Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1994 as Burn the Priest, the group consists of bassist John Campbell, vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, and drummer Art Cruz. The band is considered a significant member of the new wave of American heavy metal movement.
Kamelot is an American power metal band from Tampa, Florida, formed by Thomas Youngblood in 1987. The Norwegian vocalist Roy Khan joined for the album Siége Perilous, and shared songwriting credit with Youngblood until his departure in April 2011. On June 22, 2012, Youngblood announced on their website that their new vocalist would be the Swedish singer Tommy Karevik, who was first featured on Kamelot's album Silverthorn as the main vocalist, co-songwriter, and lyricist.
Gama Bomb are a thrash metal band based in Northern Ireland. The band's 2009 album Tales from the Grave in Space was one of the first albums released as a free download by a band signed to a record label.
Gothminister is a Norwegian gothic metal band. Formed in 1999, they released seven studio albums and gained success in Germany. They played in several German music festivals, including Wave-Gotik-Treffen (WGT), the Dark Storm Festival and the M'era Luna Festival, and performed in front of over 10,000 people at the Schattenreich Festival.
Volbeat are a Danish rock band formed in Copenhagen in 2001. They play a fusion of rock and roll and heavy metal. Their current line-up consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Michael Poulsen, drummer Jon Larsen, and bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen. The band is signed to Dutch label Mascot Records and has released eight studio albums and one DVD. Their second album Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil received platinum status, and their 2010 release Beyond Hell/Above Heaven was subject to widespread international critical acclaim, receiving triple platinum in Denmark and Austria, double platinum in Sweden, platinum in Canada, 5x Gold in Germany, and gold in both Finland and the United States. Volbeat's most recent studio album, Servant of the Mind, was released in 2021.
Suicide Silence is an American deathcore band from Riverside, California. The band was established in 2002, and has released seven studio albums, three EPs, and nineteen music videos. They were awarded the Revolver Golden God award for "Best New Talent" in 2009. The group currently consists of guitarists Chris Garza and Mark Heylmun, bassist Dan Kenny, vocalist Hernan "Eddie" Hermida and drummer Ernie Iniguez.
Gothic Electronic Anthems is the debut studio album by Norwegian gothic metal band Gothminister, released in 2003. The album was rereleased in 2014 by the German music label AFM records.
Empire of Dark Salvation is the second studio album by Norwegian gothic metal band Gothminister. It was released in 2005. It was rereleased in 2014 by the German record label, AFM records. The song "monsters" from the album scored number 11 on the German Alternative Charts
Orden Ogan is a German power metal band with folk metal elements. The band was formed in 1996 by Sebastian Grütling (drums) and Sebastian Levermann. They currently have three demos and seven studio albums and are currently signed with Reigning Phoenix Music. Prior to 2024, the band was signed with AFM Records.
Attack Attack! is an American metalcore band from Westerville, Ohio, originally formed in 2007 as Ambiance. After self-releasing their first EP in 2007, the band signed to Rise Records the same year. They released three full-length albums, Someday Came Suddenly, a self-titled album, and This Means War all through Rise Records. The band left Rise Records in 2012 and disbanded the following year after a farewell tour. On October 19, 2020, the band announced a re-formation, with a mix of returning and new members.
Mortemia is a Norwegian gothic metal one-man band created in 2009 by Morten Veland, the founder of Tristania and Sirenia.
Happiness in Darkness is the third studio album by Norwegian gothic metal band Gothminister, released 25 November 2008 through German record label E-Wave Records. The album was rereleased in 2014 by AFM records.
Anima Inferna is the fourth studio album by Norwegian gothic metal band Gothminister. The album came in a standard jewel case, as well as the limited edition "Box From Hell" released in Germany, which came with a limited digipak version of Anima Inferna, a T-shirt, and a 32+1 Gothminister Draw- poker gambling card deck, from Alterburger. The album was produced by Grammy Award winner Neil Kernon. It was rereleased in 2014 through AFM Records.
Utopia is the fifth studio album by Norwegian gothic metal band Gothminister, released on 17 May 2013 by the record label AFM Records. It is their first concept album to be released, following the signing with AFM in December 2012.
Spiritbox is a Canadian heavy metal band, originally from Victoria, British Columbia, publicly established by guitarist Mike Stringer and vocalist Courtney LaPlante in October 2017. The band's full lineup comprises married couple LaPlante and Stringer alongside drummer Zev Rose, and bassist Josh Gilbert. The band's style incorporates electronic elements and draws from a variety of influences, crossing multiple metal subgenres with its roots in metalcore and progressive metal. Their music is currently released through their label, Pale Chord, via a partnership with Rise Records.
This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 2022.
The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2022.
(Go to last year in Scandinavian music or next year in Scandinavian music.)
The Other Side is the sixth studio album by Norwegian gothic metal band Gothminister, released on 13 October 2017 through the record label AFM Records. The album was produced by Henning Verlage, keyboard player of the band Unheilig.
The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2024.
(Go to last year in Scandinavian music or next year in Scandinavian music.)
Pandemonium II: The Battle of the Underworlds is the eighth studio album by Norwegian gothic metal band Gothminister. It was released on 3 May 2024 through AFM Records and was produced by Bjørn Alexander Brem, the band's lead vocalist.
